Oct. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 12 New Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 12 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus - down one from Wednesday.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,972.
There are 161...
Motorcyclist Injured after Colliding with Bus
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Saturday morning's crash involving a motorcycle and a bus in the west end of...
Chamber to Host Luncheon Following Nonprofit Resource Roundup
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center,...
UHS Graduation Rates Exceed State Average
Umatilla High School’s graduation rate of 72.34 percent, released by the Oregon Department of Education today, is more than 3 percent higher than...
Gas Prices in Oregon Much Lower than Year Ago
AAA projects nearly 43 million Americans will travel this Independence Day weekend. This is the highest Independence Day travel volume on record and five...
Harvest Festival Draws Huge Crowds
The second annual Morrow County Harvest Festival started as a gloomy day, but as the sun came out, so did over 800 festival attendees.
The...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 21: Luis Barajas Cardenas, 68, was arrested on the 100 block of N.First...
Irrigon, Umatilla Among Those Getting Funds for Emergency Preparedness
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that Oregon will receive a combined more than $1.1 million in Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funds...
Hermiston Downtown District Hosting ‘First Thursday” Event on Feb. 4
Hermiston Downtown District invites everyone to come shop during this month’s First Thursday event, set for tomorrow, Feb. 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
To...
More Snow Coming Later This Week
The first snowfall of the season arrived in the Hermiston area Tuesday morning and more is on its way, according to the National Weather...
Corps to Connect Dam Wastewater System to Umatilla’s Sewer System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District will begin construction this summer to connect the McNary Dam wastewater sewer system to the...
BMCC Inmate Education Program Receives Grant
Inmates participating in corrections education programs at Eastern Oregon and Two Rivers correctional institutions (EOCI and TRCI) will be brought into the 21st century...
Walden to Take Part in Ag Forum in Pendleton
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon on Monday, Oct. 20 for meetings on forestry and agriculture.
In La Grande, Walden...
Hermiston Council to Tackle Legislative Priorities
The Hermiston City Council will meet tonight to adopt priority proposals for the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) legislative agenda.
The LOC identifies legislative priorities...
Wildhorse to Host Country Showdown Oct. 2
Wildhorse Resort & Casino will host the 2016 Oregon Regional Finals for The Country Showdown talent contest on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in...
LPGA’s Youngest Player, Xiaowen Yin, to Hit Links at Wildhorse This Week
As the Epson Tour routes through Pendleton this week for the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic, many eyes will be on the tour’s youngest player, Xiaowen Yin....
Hermiston Altrusa Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Young Citizen Award
Altrusa International of Hermiston is looking for a young person to recognize as the Outstanding Young Citizen at next month’s Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet.
The...
Free COVID Tests This Weekend
Free COVID-19 tests are being offered this weekend in Hermiston and Boardman.
In Hermiston, the tests will be given at the Umatilla Electric Cooperative, 750...
Law Enforcement Seeking Assault Suspect
Law enforcement officials are searching for a man allegedly involved in an assault Tuesday evening in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from...
3 Killed in Train-Vehicle Collision in E. Oregon
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involving a train and SUV south of Union in Union...
